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Whole grain, source of fiber
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of Puffed bulgur cake (9 g) has 34 calories. That works out to 380 calories per 100 g. It contains 6.9 g of carbs, 1.1 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 0.7 g of fiber. Its 0.3 mg of Manganese covers 12% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Puffed bulgur cake is a compact, crisp snack made by bringing puffed bulgur grains together into a small cake. Bulgur is cracked wheat that has been cooked and dried, and it gives the cake a mild, toasty grain flavour. The grains remain visible, lending it a rough, airy texture.
You can eat it plain as a snack or top it with cheese, hummus or avocado; it also works as a crunchy alternative to bread with a light meal. It is a whole-grain, carbohydrate-rich choice and provides fibre. For a more filling snack, pair it with a protein-rich topping or a serving of yoghurt.
Selected: 100 g
380
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
76.8g
· 28% DV
Protein
12.1g
· 24% DV
Fat
2.4g
· 3% DV
Fiber
8.2g
· 29% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 81% · Protein 13% · Fat 6%
Vitamins
B3
5.1mg · 32% DV
B1
0.28mg · 23% DV
B6
0.31mg · 18% DV
Biotin
4µg · 13% DV
Minerals
Manganese
3mg · 130% DV
Phosphorus
310mg · 44% DV
Magnesium
150mg · 36% DV
Zinc
2mg · 18% DV
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 380 calories in 100 g:
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.38g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.42g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.95g
Omega 6:3 ratio 12.6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (12.6:1).
A puffed bulgur cake is a compact, crisp snack made by puffing bulgur and forming the grains into a flat cake. It can be eaten plain or topped, much like other grain cakes.
A puffed bulgur cake is made by puffing bulgur grains and pressing or shaping them into a cake. The exact method varies by product, so homemade versions may have a different texture from packaged ones.
No, a puffed bulgur cake is usually ready to eat as sold. Check any preparation instructions on the package, but it generally needs no boiling or baking; warming it briefly is optional if you want it crisper.
A puffed bulgur cake works well with hummus, soft cheese, avocado, nut butter, or sliced vegetables. Add juicy toppings just before eating so they do not soften the cake while it sits.
Yes, a puffed bulgur cake can stand in for bread as a base for toppings or a quick snack. It is thinner and more fragile than a slice of bread, so hearty or wet fillings may need to be served on the side.
A puffed bulgur cake is made from wheat bulgur, while a rice cake is made from rice. Bulgur cakes tend to have a more visibly grainy texture and a wheat-like taste, rather than rice cakes’ typically mild flavor.
Yes, you can crumble a puffed bulgur cake over salads or soups for a crunchy topping. Add it immediately before serving, since moisture quickly softens the pieces.
Store a puffed bulgur cake in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Keep it away from steam and humidity, which can make the cake lose its crisp texture after the package is opened.
A puffed bulgur cake can be part of a weight-conscious snack, especially when topped with a filling food such as hummus or cheese. The toppings and the number of cakes you eat matter more than the cake alone.
Yes, a puffed bulgur cake can provide carbohydrates before exercise, particularly with a topping such as nut butter or yogurt for extra staying power. Choose a timing and portion that feel comfortable during your workout.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.